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9 May 2025


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- Lao Brewery teams up with Laochaleun Square to enhance movie-going experience
Lao Brewery Company and Laochaleun Square signed a partnership agreement on May 9 to deliver high-quality refreshments at the Laochaleun Cineplex, a heritage cinema in Savannakhet province. ......More>>>

- Laos, Switzerland deepen partnership on dam safety
The governments of Laos and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing dam safety in Laos through the Dam Safety Technical and Institutional Assistance project, when a steering committee endorsed the 2025 work plan.
This commitment was underlined at the project’s second steering committee meeting, which took place in Vientiane on Thursday.
The meeting was co-chaired by the Director General of the Department of Energy Industry Safety Management (DESM) under the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM), Mr Bouathep Malaykham, and Head of the Climate Change & Natural Resource ......More>>>

- EU Delegation marks Europe Day, reaffirms strong ties with Laos
The European Union (EU) Delegation in Laos on May 7 celebrated the 75th anniversary of the historic Schuman Declaration that paved the way for the creation of the 27-member bloc.
This year’s Europe Day, held annually on the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, holds particular significance as it coincides with several other major anniversaries.
These major anniversaries comprise the 105th anniversary of the birth of former Lao President Kaysone Phomvihane, the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao PDR, and the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, including this week’s 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe.
These milestones offer a moment to reflect on shared histories, reaffirming the EU’s commitment to peace, unity, and cooperation; the founding principles of the European Union. ....More>>>


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- Honda Y-E-S Award to boost technology skills for Lao younger generation

 The Honda Young Engineer and Scientist Award (Honda YES Award) continues to inspire and empower the younger generation, fostering awareness of .......More>>>

- Govt to consider human rights recommendations to build on progress made

The government has pledged to consider recommendations made by UN member states on human rights that would see Laos make further progress on this issue......More>>>

- Education ministry mulls monthly allowance for teachers
The government is considering giving teachers a monthly allowance in a bid to prevent more of them leaving the profession, ease the chronic teacher shortage.......More>>>

- JICA volunteers bid farewell to host ministries in Laos
Three Japanese volunteers who have been supporting the development of agriculture, industry and commerce and cultural sectors in Luang Prabang province have .......More>>>

- Man killed in Xieng Khuang rocket festival explosion 
A home-made rocket packed with explosives blew up upon ignition on the launch pad during a rocket festival in Perp village, Paek district, Xieng Khuang province......More>>>

- Temperatures rise, increasing risk of thunderstorms this month
Rising temperatures across the country as the hot season reaches its peak are likely to trigger thunderstorms, accompanied by strong wind gusts in some areas, the ......More>>>

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Public, private sectors encourage work-based learning guidelines in Laos
Laos has taken a major step towards aligning skill development with the needs of the labour market by reinforcing... More >>>

Swiss duo bring musical message of unity to Vientiane
Swiss duo Sophie de Quay and Simon Jaccard recently shared their musical talents at Vientiane’s Blues Box, delivering...... More >>>

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The 80th anniversary of the great victory
The Great Patriotic War has left a deep mark in the hearts of many millions of people. It began on June 22, 1941, when Hitler’s Germany treacherously attacked the Soviet Union at dawn. Despite the.....More>>>

Putin to hold talks with Xi Jinping
MOSCOW (TASS) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin continues his four-day series of meetings with foreign leaders who have arrived in Moscow to attend Victory Day celebrations.
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How can we stop the widespread use of e-cigarettes?
E-cigarettes contain life-threatening addictive substances but are becoming increasingly popular among young people, especially in secondary schools. Vientiane Times ..... More >>>

Lao kickboxer Nongbia to face foreign opponent in Thailand next week
Laos’ top kickboxer Nongbia Lao Lanxang will square off against a foreign opponent at the One Lumpinee FC 98 in Thailand on May 16 at 19:30pm, competing in......More >>>

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Simple form of transport adds colour to island experience
Vientiane Times is publishing a series of articles to mark Visit Laos Year 2024. ...More >>>


 
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